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Pte. James Thomas
British Army 20th Btn. Manchester Regiment
from:Ancoats, Manchester
(d.1st July 1916)
James Thomas, who is my great gran Elsie Richmond's cousin, was born in Manchester in 1886. He was the second son of Charles and Catherine Thomas. He worked as a checker at London Road goods depot in Manchester before he volunteered to join the Army. He joined the 20th Battalion Manchester regiment around 1914/1915. After his training he went to France. He was killed on 1st July 1916 and is buried at the Dantzig Cemetery near Memetz. I would love to be in touch with anyone who has any more information or pictures.